35th Annual Ride-A-Thon to Benefit Special Equestrians, Inc.

Name: 35th Annual Ride-A-Thon to Benefit Special Equestrians, Inc.
Start: 2026-02-07T07:30:00-05:00
Location: 8000 SR-31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982-9783, United States

Schedule

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

8000 SR-31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982-9783, United States | Punta Gorda, FL

Special Equestrians, Inc. is ready to celebrate 35 years of adventure with Ride-A-Thon at Babcock Ranch Preserve. For many of us at SE, this event gets our hearts racing for our participants, who, in large part, make this fundraiser such a success through their champion pledge pages! It's a ride-a-thon, meaning your PLEDGE Makes Miracles Happen.
On February 7, 2026, trail riders from all over Florida, SE participants, volunteers & staff, our herd of horses, the general public, sponsors, and our whole SE community of supporters will come together in the beautiful and historic Babcock Ranch Preserve.
Whether you come to hit the pristine trails with your own horses or partake in our Trail Ride & Retreat with a guided tour around the duck pond on provided horses, soaking in Florida's flora and wildlife will restore, revitalize, and heal whatever tugs at you. Take a chance at one of over 100 raffle items where every donation becomes a MIRACLE, sit back and relax while diving into a food truck eats and treats, and support the participants as they showcase their riding skills with themed activities in our temporary arena nestled in the heart of the ranch. This public event has something for EVERYONE.
Thank you to all of our Champions for sharing our mission and Making Miracles Happen! Special Equestrians, Inc. knows the profound impact horses can make on the lives of those who share time with them. Some of the miracles we witness at SE include improved flexibility, balance, muscle strength, coordination, gross and fine motor skills, communication skills, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-advocacy, and confidence. We need YOU to champion our mission and Make Miracles Happen! Our tuition covers less than 20% of our operating budget. We NEVER deny services due to an inability to pay. Please help us serve our community and expand the services we provide by creating and sharing a Ride-A-Thon Champion Pledge Page. Thank you to
Ty Michael e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:s298Og2Gpt7/
Jewel Lawson e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:yzT-nodPnrm/
Jodi Reynolds e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:spOLbbjv731/
Mason Rauschl e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:HKOTerL8ai2/
Brenda Morrow e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:5QIsB-j3pA_/ January Elrod e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:CRk72XvQHt1/
Kerri Evans e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:l-cWnArP00y/
Jennifer Camacho e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:cZfERk-x66n/
Zak Kerner e.givesmart.com/events/KdL/c/:nIjQ6PL0sDt/ for kicking off our campaign with a champion pledge page! Be a Champion in a few easy steps by visiting https://RAT2026.givesmart.com.
Click the link, ⬆️⬆️⬆️ read the page & PLEDGE!! 🙏🏼🙌✨🐎❤️
Our heartfelt goal is 100% participation, 100% fun, and 100% support! Are you a CHAMPION? Yes, you are!
Ride-A-Thon Sponsorship Deadline is Friday, January 16, if you wish to appear on our Volunteer Shirt of the Year!! It's our coral anniversary! We have two Trail Ride & Retreat packages left!! Visit https://RAT2026.givesmart.com for amazing sponsorship opportunities to Make Miracles Happen in the lives of others!
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